flamen

fla·men

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fley-muh n, -men]
- /ˈfleɪ mən, -mɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fley-muh n, -men]
- /ˈfleɪ mən, -mɛn/

Definitions of flamen word

noun plural flamen (in ancient Rome) a priest. 1
noun flamen A priest serving a particular deity. 1
noun flamen (in ancient Rome) any of 15 priests who each served a particular deity 0
noun flamen in ancient Rome, a priest serving one particular god 0
noun flamen A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis. 0

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Origin of flamen

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; < Latin flamen (perhaps earlier *flādmen; akin to Old English blōtan to sacrifice); replacing Middle English flamin < Latin flāmin- (stem of flāmen)

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Parts of speech for Flamen

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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flamen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flamen usage trend in Literature

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